Manchester United Should Have Let Andre Onana Join Chelsea, Says Dwight Yorke
Manchester United’s recent signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan has raised some eyebrows, with former United player Dwight Yorke suggesting that the club should have allowed Onana to join Premier League rivals Chelsea instead. Yorke believes that United should have stuck with their long-time goalkeeper David de Gea and promoted Dean Henderson, who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.
United completed the deal to sign Onana after De Gea ended his 12-year spell at Old Trafford. The Cameroonian goalkeeper played a crucial role in helping Inter reach last season’s Champions League final, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City. It was revealed that both Chelsea and Tottenham had expressed interest in signing Onana before his move to United was confirmed.
Yorke argues that it is “crazy” for Chelsea to pursue another goalkeeper when they already have Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga. He believes that United should have let Chelsea sign Onana and kept De Gea as their first-choice goalkeeper, while promoting Henderson as the backup option. Despite some high-profile mistakes, Yorke still believes that De Gea is a better goalkeeper than Onana.
The former United player also criticizes managers for not giving young players like Henderson a chance to prove themselves. He compares the situation to that of Marcus Rashford, who was given an opportunity and has since become a key player for United. Yorke suggests that if De Gea was the problem, United should have promoted Henderson, who gained valuable experience during his loan spell at Nottingham Forest.
Yorke acknowledges that De Gea has made mistakes but emphasizes his contributions to the club, including winning the Golden Glove award last season. He warns that United should be careful what they wish for by replacing De Gea with Onana. Yorke believes that the Premier League is a different challenge for Onana and questions his ability to handle the fast-paced and high-pressure nature of the league.
In conclusion, Yorke expresses his hope that United’s decision to sign Onana instead of sticking with De Gea does not come back to haunt them. He suggests that critics of De Gea may end up calling for his return if Onana fails to perform. Yorke will be closely watching Onana’s performance in the Premier League and hopes that United made the right decision.
It remains to be seen how Onana will fare at Manchester United and whether the club made the right choice in signing him. Only time will tell if Yorke’s concerns are valid or if Onana proves himself as a worthy replacement for De Gea. In the meantime, United fans will be eagerly anticipating the start of the new season and the performances of their new goalkeeper.